STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After the release of alleged comments made in a text thread among some of the nation’s top young GOP leaders, including at least three Staten Islanders, the Richmond County Republican Party condemned the alleged hate speech in the chat.

The text thread, exposed by Politico, included references to Hitler, gas chambers, and discriminatory remarks targeting various groups.

“The Richmond County Republican Party is appalled and unequivocally condemns the vile, hateful rhetoric recently reported by Politico. It is shocking and incredibly disappointing that this disgusting discourse could have been happening,” said Assemblymember Michael Tannousis, Richmond County Republican Party chairperson.

“The alleged comments are a moral disgrace. As I have said many times, hate

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